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Absolute Batman #1 CGC 9.8 Dragotta Cover

eBay · Buy It NowAsk $135 + $8 shipDemo

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Deal score Demo
Fair value
$142Demo
MEDIUMconfidence · 9 comps
Walk away above
$128Demo
Shipping included
Sold comps · CGC 9.8 · Blue label · Last 60 days
Negotiation plan
  1. Open atPoint to the $118 and $128 sales.$115Demo
  2. Counter toMeet in the middle, shipping included.$124Demo
  3. Walk abovePast that, the comps say PASS.$128Demo

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